Structural Insulated Panels (SIPs) – An Explanation
If they have ever heard of structural insulated panels (SIPs), most people consider them to be one of the most advanced recent developments in home construction. It comes as a…
Green Building Sustainability
Green Home Builders – Timber Framing Initially called “Solar Northern Post and Beam,” Woodhouse® was formed in 1979 by Steve Keller and an MIT-graduate architect. The focus of that little…
Log Home & Timber Frame Interiors: What Are the Differences?
The interior of a timber frame home allows for a larger degree of customization that is not possible with a log home. Both the exterior and interior of a timber frame home…
Timber Frame Home Exteriors vs. Log Home Exteriors: What’s the Difference?
Log homes and timber frame homes may sound similar, but in comparison they look very different. Both offer the rustic beauty of wood that appeals to many homeowners, yet each style has unique advantages and limitations. If you love the idea of building your future home with wood, take a look at the differences between log and timber frame homes:
Timber Frame vs Log Homes: What is the Difference in Cost?
Most custom homes, whether they are log or frame, will cost between 10% and 30% more than an equivalent conventionally built house. Around 50-60% of the costs are in the functional areas of the home – kitchens, bathrooms, mechanicals, floors, cabinets, masonry work, fixtures, closets, appliances, trim, stairs, paint, counters, gutters, hot water, dimmers, and everything else in between!
Log Homes vs. Timber Frame Homes: What are the Advantages of a Timber Frame Home?
Timber Frame homes are built to last, and their strength and durability make them the perfect legacy home to be enjoyed by you and generations to come. Timber frame homes have withstood the test of time for centuries in locations across the globe. Timber frame homes are more resistant to the effects of the outside elements and potential disasters such as earthquakes, hurricanes, heavy snow, and tornadoes
Types of Timber Frame Homes
n 1979, we began our tradition of crafting the very best timber frame and post and beam homes available. By combining the finest materials in concert with the highest level of personal service, Woodhouse® The Timber Frame Company sets the industry standard for quality and satisfaction in timber frame home design.
The Advantages of Building in Winter
Today we’d like to share some thoughts on the advantages of building in the winter – believe it or not, there are many! First, general contractors and tradespeople are looking…
Designing Your Home to Connect With the Great Outdoors
Here’s how Woodhouse orchestrates harmony between indoors and out with every home. Imagine greeting your day from the deck off your master bedroom. A quiet stream trickles nearby; your day…
How Much Does a Timber Frame Home Cost
At some point in every initial conversation that we have with a potential client, the question of cost comes up. Usually worded as “I know it’s difficult to answer…
